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Television & Film.
Filming has always required fast and reliable service from suppliers on budget. While most productions have a props department, there is something in the specialised nature of picture framing that makes it difficult for most outfits to satisfactorily achieve on time. There are however a few things you and your framer should be aware of before your framing is commenced.
- Lack of glazing.
On most sets, the picture frames on the walls wont have glass in them. This is so that reflections don’t occur, meaning the picture is visible while the camera man / crew are not. Be sure your framer is aware of this, as you don’t want to have to pay for glass that has to be removed later.
- Stunt glass.
Sometimes glass is used in frames that need to be broken to follow the script. Although a safer silicon or sugar based substitute is often used, it doesn’t have the same characteristics of real picture framing glass. If you are going to be using the safe glass, get the framer to use turn buttons or kitset clips, so the frame is more easy to dismantle. If you are going to use the real thing, get a few extra sheets cut to fit the frame for multiple takes.
- Glossy frames.
Some of the shows we have worked with haven’t used glossy frames due to reflections. While not a frequent problem, it is worth considering.
- Lighting
Think about how the frame will be lit within the scene. If the shot is going to be really dark, consider a brighter frame & vice versa.
- Lifestyle half hour.
Many home renovation / improvement shows will have stories on how to make your own picture frame. As this is such a specialised trade, it would be a great idea to get the advice of someone that makes frames for a living before shooting the segment. Many framers would gladly give their time to a network willing to ask for advice, in order to increase knowledge, understanding and awareness of the industry.
Radio.
Radio is of course an auditory medium. It does not therefore require much in the way of framing for the program to go to air. Where framing does comes into play is with things like station memorabilia, give-aways, personality shots, presentations, sponsors etc.
Print
As with radio production, the print media has no immediate use for framing.here are however several peripheral uses.
Where we have been used by newspapers it is usually to frame things for awards nights and presentations. Behind the scenes, important front pages make ideal “decoration” to press offices, especially if they contain poignant or history making images. People have also been given group shots of staff members and photo montages for retirement gifts. Some people have had large articles they have been involved with framed for preservation.
Magazines, especially the celebrity and entertainment variety, tend to have a less formal workplace, if the framing they get done is anything to go by. Front pages of real & comical stories make for great hallway liners. Some monthly magazines have had every front page since their inception framed! If you are to go down this track, be sure your framer is using archival materials or only get them to frame copied reprints.
Theatre
The theatre tends to use a props department instead of framers, because the finished product will only be seen by an audience at least several metres away. Things that a framer can be useful for are reglazing, mirrors, advertising material, programs, cast photos or difficult to obtain general props.
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